Black Faith vs. Agnosticism - The Debate

For those who know me from other boards over the years you know I am agnostic.  An agnostic for those who don't know is simply someone who does not claim to KNOW whether or not a God or Gods exist.  Personally I consider it impossible for a human being with our limited perception of reality to accurately perceive and know if God exists or not. 

Anyways...

The world is currently beginning a religious makeover which probably is a factor that underlies why we have  so many conflicts around the world involving Muslim extremists.  PEr a Pew research study you can find here the demographics of global religion are shifting with Christians projected to eventually be outbirthed by Muslims in the coming decades.  Muslims are younger and more fertile these days than Christians on average.

Looking at that same research I am kinda bummed that we 'non-religious' types aren't making more babies.

Anywho...

To delve into the posed debate, it is my contention that black religious faith at this point in time is holding the African diaspora back. I baase this contention on the lesser position of the African diaspora in world stature. the current and future religious conflicts that have been an will be sparked by religious differences and the advent of the Singularity which will in my opinion usher in a technological age which will be com,pletely at odds with religious faith, culture and practices.

I am not going to throw out a bunch of stats or studies to back my positions at this moment but am fine with doing so if someone wants to debate this point.  My argument here is that it is apparent that a majority of the poorest, most conflict-ridden and divisive countries in the world are run by people of great religious faith.  Many conflicts and divisions begin with different ideas of whqt God has commanded, who God has chosen as His people, what land God gave to who (I'm looking at you Israel), etc.

In addition to the above we are becoming more knowledgeable about how the Universe works and how to do things once considered impossible.  We are still very far from knowing it all but we know enough to see where a few future paths may take us.  What happens when some major technological advance directly contradicts religious practice or commandment?    Seeing as black people tend to be the most religious people in the world (in my personal opinion only) it is my contention that our religious faith will in the 21st century curtail our ability to advance as cognitive dissonance sets in due to our tightly held beliefs run up against our abilities. 

For example - just ask any black person of religious faith if they would want to live 200 years and they will likely look  at you as if you are crazy but living for centuries is exactly the plan of most people who embrace our technological future and many are actively striving to make it possible.  Will we deny the future amid cries of 'Stop playing God' or move ahead fearlessly into a superhuman future?    Kinda tired now, and this has gotten a bit rambling.  If you know me that's what I do.  Reply and I will be glad to debate.  You will have to become a member of the forum to do so.